GRPS celebrates Union High's removal from 5 % priority schools list

The fact
that Union High School worked its way off the 5% (Priority Schools)
list translates to the removal of the threat of a potential state takeover by the
Education Achievement Authority.

In its Top
to Bottom Ranking List, the Michigan Department of Education showed out of 41
schools, 27 schools increased their ranking, five schools moving off the bottom
5% or (Priority Schools) list. GRPS Superintendent Theresa Neal says four schools earning
the coveted top 5% (Reward Schools) Ranking.

“takeover”

Superintendent
Neal credits Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, the school’s governance board, members of
the community, parents, students and staff who helped work on the school transformation
plan.